Overview
Dr. Murtaza Mussaji earned his medical degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Mussaji has practiced in Houston since 2007. His clinical interests include diabetes, geriatrics, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, thyroid disorders, obesity, depression and anxiety. He is fluent in Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati and Swahili. Committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality, personal care to patients from infants to seniors, Dr. Mussaji blends family medicine, internal medicine and urgent care specifically tailored to individual and family needs. He recognizes the importance of accessibility and taking the time to listen to his patients. His practice offers flexibility in scheduling appointments, Saturday hours and short wait times. A Pearland resident, Dr. Mussaji is married and has two sons. He enjoys soccer, racquetball and travel.
Dr. Mussaji is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
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MD Anderson
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Murtaza Mussaji
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Murtaza Mussaji?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Murtaza Mussaji by calling their office at 713-641-3900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Murtaza Mussaji a top-rated expert for Vitamin D Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Murtaza Mussaji is classified as an Distinguished expert for Vitamin D Deficiency, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Murtaza Mussaji specialize in?
While Dr. Murtaza Mussaji is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertensive Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Murtaza Mussaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Murtaza Mussaji accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-641-3900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Mussaji isDistinguished. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
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- AsthmaDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- CirrhosisDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Mussaji isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
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- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- AcneDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Mussaji isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.